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Hello!
I’m Nicole.

I was a teacher in the public school system for 25+ years. I saw the struggles that children face in their learning first-hand, but the classroom setting didn't allow me to focus on the unique challenges and needs of one child at a time.

I founded Learning Pearls to do just that.

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My Journey

I LOVED being a teacher! I loved helping kids and families, I loved the energy of the school building and the staff that grew to be my family – I had my dream job. Toward the end of my 25+ year tenure I would say I taught close to 1,000 kids, and those kids will forever be a part of my life.

 

EVERY year on the first day of school, I would tell my class: “Once you are in my class, you will forever be one of my kids!” That statement would ring true in the hallways of my school. I could not walk down a hallway without hugs from every one of my kids EVERY TIME, even as they grew older! I loved those hugs. I loved those kids. They needed help and I wanted to help them.

 

The school system started to change over time. Then the pandemic hit and the world changed. Schools changed even more. I changed.

 

I am a well-educated professional that has so much to offer kids and families… but I was limited in how I could do that in the current school environment.  I felt stuck and eventually stepped away from my teaching job, like lots of other teachers have done since the pandemic. I tried my hand in the sales world for a couple of years, and had success, but found myself missing the education world.  I missed those kids! I missed those hugs!   

 

It would have been easy to start again as a substitute teacher, but felt my experience and expertise could better be used in this new world where technology rules. The way we approach remote learning now allows us to cross borders from coast to coast in an effort to help significantly more kids, and their families, who may be struggling with learning challenges and that need the help of an educator who cares. 

 

Then I found it! I found a platform and tools to help children and families in an individualized way that actually helped them learn and succeed. I got certified through the International Coaching Federation (ICF) as a Learning Success Coach. Which means I coach children a Meta Learning DeStress Method to help them learn at their best. I am the founder of Learning Pearls, a coaching service for children and families.

 

I couldn’t be happier now that I’m back to doing what I do best: helping Children and families. It’s now through a virtual world, but I can still give and receive a virtual hug 😀

Education

Bachelor of Science in Growth and Development of Children

Iowa State University | Ames, IA

Growth & Development of Children is a degree that studies the child from birth through early adolescence in the areas of academic, mental, emotional and social development.

Master’s Degree Programs in Administration, Physiology, & Education

Drake University | Des Moines, IA

Various Master's classes completed on the philosophy of early childhood education.

Licenses, Trainings and Certifications

  • Leader in Me (2021)

  • Clevertouch Training (2021)

  • Trauma Sensitive Training (2019)

  • Professional Learning Community (PLC) Training & Certification (2018)

  • Data Training & Certification (2017)

  • Dimensions of Learning

  • Certification in Elementary Education

  • First Aid/CPR

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